FUNAAB, Huawei Partner to Strengthen Global ICT Skills Among Students and Staff

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has partnered with Huawei Technologies Nigeria to equip students and staff with globally relevant Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills.

The initiative was highlighted during the 2026–2027 Huawei ICT Competition Roadshow, held on October 21, 2026, at the Professor Olusola Oyewole Lecture Theatre. The event introduced participants to opportunities available through the Huawei ICT Academy and its international competition.

Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Director of the Directorate of Academic and Information Systems (DACIS), Prof. Olusegun Folorunso, described the partnership as a strategic initiative to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements.

He explained that emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, big data, cybersecurity and 5G networks, were transforming the global economy, making digital competence increasingly essential for career advancement and employability.

Prof. Folorunso encouraged students to take advantage of the Huawei ICT Academy to acquire practical skills and internationally recognised professional certifications, including Huawei Certified ICT Associate, Professional and Expert qualifications.

He also urged staff members, particularly those in computing and engineering, to pursue professional development opportunities and explore pathways to becoming certified instructors.

The DACIS Director expressed appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor for supporting the partnership and commended Huawei Technologies Nigeria for providing training resources and facilitators to strengthen ICT capacity development at the university.

In his remarks, Huawei Technologies Nigeria's Talent Manager, Knimi Bakna Musa, reaffirmed the company's commitment to developing ICT talent, promoting technology transfer and building capacity through partnerships with universities, polytechnics and other educational institutions across Nigeria.

The roadshow also introduced participants to the 2026–2027 Huawei ICT Competition, which provides students with opportunities to demonstrate their technological abilities and compete for various benefits.

These include cash and non-cash prizes, industry training, professional certifications, career opportunities and an advertised all-expenses-paid trip to China.

Staff participants were drawn from the Directorate of Academic and Information Systems (DACIS), the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology Services (DICTS) and the College of Computing Sciences (COLCOMPS).

Students also participated from COLCOMPS, the College of Engineering (COLENG) and other colleges of the university.

Those in attendance included the Acting Director of DICTS, Mr Temitope Soretire, other DICTS staff members and numerous students.